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5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: The Combination of the Two Techniques to Optimize the Extent of Resection in Glioblastoma Surgery Bookmark

Research paper from Neurosurgery curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

The best chance a patient has for survival with glioblastoma is the extent to which the tumor is initially removed surgically. The tools discussed in this study can help the surgeon maximize extirpation.

Go to full paper published in Neurosurgery.

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